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The author, Shyima Hall, was eight when her parents sold her into slavery. In Egypt's capitol city of Cairo, she lived with a wealthy family and serve them eighteen hours a day, seven days a week. When she was ten, her captors moved to Orange County, California, and smuggled Shyima with them. Two years later, an anonymous call from a neighbor brought about the end of Shyima's servitude-- but her journey to true freedom was far from over. Now a US...
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Based on the true story of Solomon Northup. It is 1841, and Northup, an accomplished, free citizen of New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery. Stripped of his identity and deprived of all dignity, Northup is ultimately purchased by ruthless plantation owner Edwin Epps and must find the strength within to survive. Filled with powerful performances by an astonishing cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad...
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Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
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[2014]
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English
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In this collection: Baker's hawk ; Uncross the stars ; Fielder's choice ; Ordinary miracles ; Thicker than water ; A horse for Danny ; Race to freedom: the underground railroad ; Where there's a will ; The inheritance ; Following her heart.
Baker's hawk: When a young boy nurses a hawk back to health, he gains newfound courage and confidence. Uncross the stars: After Troy Harper loses his wife he mets a wise-cracking group of elderly women who guide...